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More COVID-19 rules ‘likely’

LIHU‘E — Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami, in consultation with Governor David Ige and the mayors of the other islands, is expected to refine Kaua‘i’s response…

A few more monk seals

The population of the endangered Hawaiian monk seal has risen an average of 2% per year since 2013, according to new figures that include totals…

Scholarship deadline nears

HANALEI — The deadline is nearing for North Shore students to apply for the Kaua‘i North Shore Lions Club 2020 annual scholarship program, with a…

Community spread begins

LIHU‘E — The state Department of Health confirmed another new case of COVID-19 on Kaua‘i Friday, and officials said there is evidence of community spread…

Plenty cookies, no booths

LIHU‘E — There are still a lot of Girl Scout cookies available for distribution, said Angela Hoover, the Girl Scouts of Hawai‘i Kaua‘i Island coordinator…

Tours closed

HONOLULU — With Friday’s announcement that community spread of COVID-19 is likely happening in Hawai‘i, the state Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of…

Council meetings go digital

LIHU‘E — Until further notice, the Kaua‘i County Council meetings are closed to the public to be consistent with social-distancing practices and will be livestreamed…

University of Hawai‘i cancels graduation

HONOLULU — The University of Hawai‘i is canceling the traditional commencement ceremonies, said University of Hawai‘i President David Lassner during a meeting of the University…

Mail it in or make an appointment

LIHU‘E — Most county offices are closing to the public due to COVID-19 spread-prevention techniques. Call individual divisions within county to check on current procedures.…

St. Paddy makes appearance

LIHU‘E — Novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19 could not scare away St. Patrick, or any of his accompanying icons of fairies or leprechauns, Sunday at the…